How severe is CVE-2013-4497?

CVE-2013-4497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4497?

CVE-2013-4497 primarily affects Openstack Havana. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4497?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-4497 published?

CVE-2013-4497 was published on 2013-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4497

CVE-2013-4497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Havana with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Openstack Havana
Published: 2013-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The XenAPI backend in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana before 2013.2 does not properly apply security groups (1) when resizing an image or (2) during live migration, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4497?: The XenAPI backend in OpenStack Compute (Nova) Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana before 2013.2 does not properly apply security groups (1) when resizing an image or (2) during live migration, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2013-4497?: CVE-2013-4497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4497?: CVE-2013-4497 primarily affects Openstack Havana. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4497 published?: CVE-2013-4497 was published on 2013-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:havana:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:havana:havana-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:havana:havana-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:grizzly:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openstack:folsom:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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